Inside West Virginia Politics
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratingsInside West Virginia Politics is a weekly show hosted by Mark Curtis that discusses local, regional, and national issues and how they impact the Mountain State.
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Talking about income tax
July 25, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about Gov. Justice’s income tax cut proposal, goals for the West Virginia Democratic Party and the Charleston Police Department. In Segments One and Two, Mark Curtis talks to two people about Gov. Justice’s income tax cut proposal. We are joined by Secretary Dave Hardy with the West Virginia Department of Revenue in Segment One and Sean O’Leary, West Virginia for Budget and Policy, in Segment Two. Mark ...
A hero's legacy: Honoring Woody Williams
July 18, 2022 15:15 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this week's edition of Inside West Virginia Politics, we continue honoring the life and legacy of Hershel "Woody" Williams, the last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient, who died June 30, 2022.
Both sides on abortion on this week's episode
July 11, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis discusses abortion and reproductive rights, the opioid lawsuit and veterans affairs. In Segment One, Mark talks to Huntington Mayor Steve Williams about the decision of the opioid lawsuit. Segments Two and Three bring in an individual from both sides on abortion and reproductive rights. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) is in Segment Two and Delegate Kayla Young (D-Kanawha) in Segment Three. ...
IWVP Honors Hershel 'Woody' Williams
July 04, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis pays tribute to the life and legacy of a West Virginia icon, Woody Williams. In Segments One and Two, Mark looks back at the extraordinary life of Woody, 13 News anchor Lily Bradley joins him in the studio for Segment Two. In Segment Three, Mark Curtis talks to Ted Diaz, responding to the VA Medical cuts at three VA Medical Centers. And in our final segment, Mark has a chat with Chief Judge Dan Greer discussing the new I...
You gotta Regatta on this episode of IWVP
June 27, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis discusses the Sternwheel Regata and a reunion at the old Charleston High School. In Segments One and Two, Mark talks about all things Regatta. Mayor Amy Goodwin and Regatta Chairman, and 13 News Meteorologist, Bryan Hughes talk about what we can expect at the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta this year. In Segment Three, Mark Curtis talks with Paul Creco about the food and beverage options at Regatta. And in our final segment...
Foster parenting, AEP under fire, and gas prices on IWVP
June 20, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIn Segment One, Mark sits down with congresswoman Carol Miller and talks about America's oil and gas industry, government spending, and more. In Segment Two, the Executive Director of the West Virginia Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Parents Network Marissa Sanders, joins us to talk about the new DHHR's new dashboard and foster parenting in general. In Segment Three, Glenville State University President Dr. Mark Manchin joins us to talk about education. And in our final segment, Mark has a c...
Nicholas County shootout, gas prices, and more on IWVP
June 13, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis discusses gun violence, gas prices, and the death of Deputy Sheriff Tom Baker. In Segment One, Mark sits down with Rodney Miller and talks about the death of Nicholas County Deputy Sheriff Tom Baker. In Segment Two, Green Power CEO joins us to talk about his company's move to West Virginia. In Segment Three, the Secretary of Economic Development joins us to talk about Green Power, Nucor Steel, and other economic developme...
What are we doing about Gun Violence?
June 06, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis discusses gun violence, the opioid epidemic, and more. In Segment One, Mark sits down with Joe Manchin to discuss gun violence and the Senate's discussion on the issue. In Segment Two, Mark discusses guns with Republican Delegate Chris Pritt. In Segment Three, Mark Curtis talks with AG Patrick Morrisey about all things opioids. And in our final segment, Mark has a chat with retired Lt. Colonel Brent Clark about a new vetera...
Does Kiessling believe she won the Primary Election?
May 30, 2022 19:05 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBOn this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren talk to guests about veterans, Andrea Kiessling, and health care. In Segment One, Mark Curtis talks to Steve Halsted with the Mason County, WV Veteran’s Hospital about a new veterans memorial going up in Mason County. Ron Wroblewski calls in from Gallipolis to talk to Amanda Barren about the free Military and Veteran’s Appreciation Picnic. STAY IN THE KNOW : Sign up for the WOWK 13 News Daily Newsletter ...
Kentucky Primaries, Gas Prices, and More...
May 23, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 40.3 MBOn this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis discusses local Primary results, gas prices, and more. In Segment One and Two Mark Curtis discusses primary results with political analyst Tom Sussman, TSG Consulting. In Segment Three and Four, Mark Curtis talks business with Nora Myers, Executive Director of WV Women’s Business Center.
Political analysts shed light on WV election results
May 16, 2022 20:05 - 22 minutes - 40.6 MBOn this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, co-hosts Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren discuss the West Virginia primary election results. In Segment One, Mark Curtis sits down with political analyst Tom Sussman, TSD Consulting. In Segment Two, Amanda Barren speaks with Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams on their primary elections. In Segment Three, Mark Curtis discusses West Virginia Congressional results with political analyst and professor Robert Rupp. We end today’s episod...
Political analysts give insight on the West Virginia primaries on IWVP
May 09, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, co-hosts Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren discuss a variety of topics including the Ohio and West Virginia primary elections, opioids and ALS advocacy. In Segments One and Two, Mark Curtis sits down with political analysts to discuss the primaries. In Segment One, Professor Robert Rupp, Political Analyst, is featured and in Segment Two, Tom Sussman, TSD Consulting, is featured. In Segment Three, West Virginia Atto...
How has early voting impacted West Virginia?
May 02, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 41 MBOn this episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to a variety of people on topics including education, voting, organ donation and more. In Segment One, co-host Mark Curtis talks to Secretary of State Mac Warner (R-WV) about how early voting has impacted West Virginia. West Virginia State University President Ericke S. Cage talks to Mark about WVSU being named a Top 4 historically black college in Segment Two. Segment Three brings in 13 News Morning Anchors Lily Bradley and Hannah ...
What is West Virginia’s role in the 2022 World Cup?
April 25, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, co-hosts Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren discuss a variety of topics including the 2022 World Cup, education and more! In Segment One, Mark Curtis talks to Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) about the $99 million settlement with Janssen Pharmaceuticals. In Segments Two and Three, we discuss the World Cup. Segment Two brings in Maj. Matt Walters, Army Interagency Training and Education Center, to talk to Am...
Inside West Virginia Politics discusses Easter, Ramadan and Passover on this week's episode
April 18, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren have their semiannual interfaith show with faith leaders from across the Mountain State. Amanda Barren sits down with Father Chapin, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, to discuss Easter in Segment One. In Segment Two, Amanda talks to Rabbi Victor Urecki, Congregation B’nai Jacob, about Passover. Mark Curtis talks to Reverend Mark Boyd, First Presbyterian Church of St. Albans, about Easter in the Christian faith in Segment Three. We end toda...
What do both sides think about the tax cut?
April 11, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, co-hosts Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren talk about the gas tax, military affairs and candidates being endorsed. In Segment One, Mark Curtis talks to Ted Diaz, Secretary of the WV Office of Veteran’s Assistance, about military affairs in West Virginia. Segments Two and Three discuss the gas tax from both aisles with Mark Curtis. State Senator Richard Lindsay (D-Kanawha) in Segment Two, Del. John Hardy (R-Berkeley...
Basketball, television and more
April 04, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss basketball, new television shows, labor unions and more. In Segment One, WOWK-TV Sports Director Cassidy Wood talks to Coach Kim Stephens, Glenville State University Women’s Basketball Coach, about their historic win. Mark Curtis talks to Maj. General William Crane in Segment Two about Military Retiree Appreciation Day. Mark discusses the premiere of the only network television show that originates ...
Reporter Roundtable for the end of the 2022 West Virginia legislative session
March 28, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — It’s the end of the 2022 legislative session for West Virginia and co-hosts Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren talk to a variety of people about what were their hits and misses of the session. In Segment One, Amanda Barren talks to Jane Marks, AARP West Virginia State President, about what she thought were the highlights of the session for seniors. Dr. Sarah Armstrong Tucker, Chancellor for the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, calls in to talk to Amanda B...
The hits and misses of the 2022 Legislative Session
March 21, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our co-hosts Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren to talk people about what they thought of the legislative session for 2022 in West Virginia and about a race for a good cause coming to Ripley, WV soon. In Segments One and Three, Mark Curtis sits down to talk about the hits and misses of the 2022 legislative session. Segment One, he is joined by Speaker Roger Hanshaw (R-Clay) and in Segment Three, he is joined by Minor...
Homer Hickam, Carol Miller and more
March 14, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, co-hosts Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren talk to people about the U.S.-Mexico border, the International Space Station and more! Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) calls in to talk to Amanda Barren in Segment One about her trip to the Del Rio Border Patrol Station and what is and isn’t going on at the border. Amanda Barren talks to author, veteran, NASA engineer and cat lover, Homer Hickam and what he thinks of wha...
Suddenlink, homelessness, college and more
March 07, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren sit down with a variety of guests to discuss various topics that revolve around the Mountain State, including Suddenlink, homelessness and more. In Segment One, Mark Curtis sits down with Del. Doug Skaff (D-Kanawha, Minority Leader) about the controversial homelessness bill, House Bill 4753. In Segment Two, Mark talks to Attorney Rusty Webb of the Webb Law Centre about the class action lawsuit against Suddenlink. Amanda Barren talks to ...
Impact of war in Ukraine on the US, Celebrating Black History, and remembering Buffalo Creek
February 28, 2022 19:51 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, co-hosts Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren sit down with a variety of guests to discuss topics ranging from the war in Ukraine to celebrating Black History Month with a local Black entrepreneur.
What is happening with Medicaid in West Virginia?
February 21, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, co-hosts Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren sit down with a variety of people to talk about a racist email sent to a black delegate in West Virginia, Medicaid, north-central West Virginia, and Gold Star Mothers. In Segment One, Mark Curtis interviews Del. Danielle Walker (D-Monongalia) who recently filed a civil lawsuit against the pro-life group West Virginians For Life after she received a message from the group wi...
Why are companies like Nucor and GreenPower coming to West Virginia now?
February 14, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren sit down with a variety of people to talk about topics that include the manufacturing industry, Evan Jenkins stepping down and more. In Segment One, Mark Curtis sits down with Former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Evan Jenkins to talk about why he stepped down. Amanda Barren asks Brandon Dennison, Founder and CEO of Coalfield Development, in Segment Two what they do and then a...
What is the status of the teacher pay raise?
February 07, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, co-hosts Amanda Barren and Mark Curtis talk to people to discuss the bill to repeal the ban on nuclear power plants in the Mountain State, renewable energy, and teachers getting a pay raise. In Segment One, Mark Curtis talks to Dale Lee, President of the West Virginia Education Association to talk about the status of the 5% state employee pay raise and 2.5% bonus, which includes teachers. Nancy Payne Bruns call...
Joe Manchin, budget, and Girl Scout cookies on this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics
January 31, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, co-hosts Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren talk to people about infrastructure, Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement, the annual Budget Breakfast, and Girl Scout cookies. In Segment One, Mark Curtis sits down with Rep. David McKinley (R-WV) to talk about the $6 billion that is coming to West Virginia. Segment Two brings in Sen. Joe Manchin to talk to Mark Curtis about Justice Breyer’s retirement and if Biden were to...
Gov. Jim Justice talks to Mark Curtis about his COVID-19 diagnosis and more
January 24, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) calls in for the first two segments to talk to Mark Curtis about his COVID-19 diagnosis, what it was like, and deploying the National Guard for West Virginia hospitals. In Segment Three, Amanda Barren talks to State Treasurer Riley Moore (R-WV) to talk about why the Board of Treasury Investments stopped using Black Rock Inc. Investment Funds as part of its banking transactions. We end to...
Can there be no new tax increases in 2022?
January 17, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, co-hosts Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren sit down with a variety of people to discuss the legislative session, taxes, economic developments, Hunger Free Day and more. In Segment One, Mark Curtis talks to Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin and if she and the city council can balance the budget like in 2021 again so there are no new tax increases. Segment Two has Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren with Charlie Burd, Ex...
What is top priority for politicians as the new West Virginia legislative session starts?
January 11, 2022 18:09 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren sit down with multiple politicians in the West Virginia House of Representatives and State Senate to ask them what is their top priority for the legislative session, which starts on Jan. 12, 2022. Mark Curtis sits down with House Speaker Roger Hanshaw (R-Clay) in Segment One and with President of the Senate, State Sen. Craig Blair (R-Berkeley). Minority Leader Del. Doug Skaff (D-Kanawha) calls in for Segment Three and Minority Leader and S...
Nursing shortage, pay raises and more
January 03, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On the first episode of Inside West Virginia Politics for 2022, Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren talk to people about the nursing shortage, pay raises for teachers, highlights from the West Virginia supreme court and more. Joyce Wilson, President of the West Virginia Nurses Association, calls in to talk to our co-host Mark Curtis about the $48 million Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) is designating to address the nurse shortage in West Virginia. Segment Two brings on Fred Albert...
It’s the annual ‘Reporter Roundtable’ on Inside West Virginia Politics
December 27, 2021 16:30 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — It’s Inside West Virginia Politics’ annual reporter roundtable where co-hosts Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren sit down with journalists from around the Mountain State to talk about the stories that impacted them and West Virginia. In Segment One and Two, Amanda Barren and Mark Curtis are sitting down with our very own 13 News’ This Morning Anchor, Hannah Goetz, and Steven Allen Adams with OGDEN Newspapers. Joe Stevens, WMOV Radio in Jackson County, and Lacie Pierson wi...
Faith during the holidays on Inside West Virginia Politics
December 20, 2021 19:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — This week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics is the annual “faith during the holidays,” episode. In Segment One, the episode starts with co-host Mark Curtis talking to Congresswoman Carol Miller (R) from West Virginia’s third district about inflation. Segment Two brings pastor and host of Daily Living, which can be watched on WOWK 13, Father Chapin. Co-hosts Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren sit down with him to talk about what Barren calls the, “spirit of the se...
Vaccines, COVID-19, coal and more!
December 13, 2021 19:30 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, in Segment One, our co-host Mark Curtis is joined by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) to talk about his involvement with the 11 other states fighting to stop federal vaccine mandates. Dr. Clay Marsh, West Virginia COVID-19 Czar, calls into the show in Segment Two to talk to Mark Curtis about the Post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge. In Segment Three, co-host Amanda Barren sits down with Chris Hamilton, Exec...
Economics and infrastructure on this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics
December 06, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss elements of economics and infrastructure in the Mountain State. In Segment One, our hosts Mark Curtis and Amanda Barren, sit down with State Auditor J.B. McCuskey and talk about how $6 billion from the Build Back Better plan would be used. State Treasurer Riley Moore calls in to talk to Mark Curtis in Segment Two about the 15 state coalition against the banking boycott of the fossil fuels industry and what ...
Suddenlink, Build Back Better’s in West Virginia; meet our new Inside West Virginia Politics co-host, Amanda Barren
November 29, 2021 18:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — This week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics welcomes a new co-host to the program. 13 News’ very own Evening Anchor, Amanda Barren. In Segment One, we are joined by Dr. Sherri Young of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department to talk about COVID-19 and safety tips on Thanksgiving and travel. We are joined by Gary Zuckett, executive director of the West Virginia Citizen Action Group in Segment Two to discuss Build Back Better and how it can influence West Vir...
Infrastructure, January 6 Commission and the West Virginia Republican Labor Caucus
November 22, 2021 19:30 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss what our host, Mark Curtis, calls, “the biggest piece of legislation in the land,” the infrastructure bill which passed the House of Representatives on Nov. 19, 2021. We also talk about the January 6 commission and the turmoil it is causing. In Segment One, we are joined by Representative Alex Mooney (R-WV) to discuss his objection to the infrastructure bill and the January 6 commission. Representativ...
Thank you for your service: Honoring our U.S. military and veterans
November 15, 2021 20:20 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we’re dedicating our show to our U.S. military and veterans in honor of the recent Veterans Day holiday. In Segment 1, we’re joined by Capt. James McCormick, (ret.), National Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart who is sharing his message to elected officials to make sure they honor their commitments to veterans and their families. McCormick says he met with President Joe Biden on Veterans Day to ...
The Build Back Better Plan and Medicare expansion
November 08, 2021 20:30 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joins us in Segment One to discuss the infrastructure bill and the Build Back Better plan. In Segment Two, we hear from Kat Stoll with West Virginians for Affordable Health Care on why the organization believes dental care is needed as a part of Medicare Eric Berger of the Oral Health Coalition joins us in Segment Three to talk more about Medicare expansion and how it will be paid...
COVID-19’s impact on West Virginia and its hospitals
November 01, 2021 18:13 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – This week on Inside West Virginia Politics, Dr. Sherri Young, public health officer for the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, joins our host Mark Curtis in Segment 1 to talk about FDA approval of a lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 and the anticipated CDC approval. In Segment 2 and Segment 3, Jim Kaufman, president and CEO of the West Virginia Hospital Association stops by to continue the discussion on the impact COVID-19 has had on the Mountain S...
Redistricting West Virginia, lawsuits against opioid, vaping companies
October 25, 2021 19:57 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, West Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw (R-Clay) stops by in Segment One to talk about the biggest political story happening right now in the state – redistricting. In Segment Two, we continue the redistricting conversation with House Minority Leader Doug Skaff (D-Kanawha) to hear the opposing side of the debate.
The money of politics: What’s happening in West Virginia and Washington DC
October 18, 2021 19:20 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin discusses her request for a special session of the West Virginia Legislature and Governor Jim Justice’s reaction. She also talks about what the city has been doing with federal funding and how events returning to Charleston have affected the city’s economy. We hear more about the money of politics from State Treasurer Riley Moore and Seth Distefano, Policy Outreach Director for the We...
Education, healthcare and power price increases on this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
October 11, 2021 15:10 - 21 minutes - 20 MBOn this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, host Mark Curtis and guests discuss various topics including education and healthcare and current issues such as the American Electric Power (AEP) price increase intended to support three coal power plants in the Mountain State. Guests on the shows this week include Erin Anderson, West Virginia Teacher of the Year 2021 and 5th-grade teacher at Tennerton Elementary School in Upshur County, Brian Casto, West Virginia Teacher of the Year...
West Virginia coal power plants, National Recovery Month and Build Back Better on this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
October 04, 2021 17:47 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBOn this week’s episode on Inside West Virginia Politics, host Mark Curtis and guests discuss a variety of topics important to the Mountain State, including the possibility of extending three West Virginia coal-fired power plants until 2040, National Recovery Month, and the support of President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better agenda. Guests on this week’s episode include Chris Hamilton, President of the West Virginia Coal Association, Karan Ireland from the West Virginia Chapter of the Sierra ...
A look into West Virginia politics and issues through an attorney’s new book
September 27, 2021 19:29 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn our first two segments, Attorney Mike Kelly, a former family court judge for Kanawha County for 15 years who has now returned to private practice, stops by to discuss his new book “Marrow Bone,” which delves into the politics of the Mountain State. Kelly says he wrote the book because since he first began practicing law in Mingo County, he has been fascinated by West Virginia politics and how unique and personal the state’s politics are in comparison to other counties. In the book, he us...
COVID-19 treatments, telehealth and drug prices on this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
September 20, 2021 17:51 - 21 minutes - 20 MBNew COVID-19 treatment available in Kanawha County In Segment 1, Dr. Sherri Young, DO, FAAFO, is the Health Officer at the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department. She’s discussing the latest on COVID-19 in West Virginia, including the health department offering a new treatment for the virus. KCHD is offering monoclonal antibody clinics in addition to their free COVID-19 vaccination and testing clinic. Monoclonal antibodies or mAb are made in a laboratory to fight a particular infection, and ...
COVID-19 and the 20th anniversary of 9/11 on this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
September 13, 2021 17:26 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBCOVID-19 continues to spread like a wildfire in West Virginia In Segment 1, Dr. Clay Marsh, the COVID-19 Czar in West Virginia, talks about the spike in coronavirus cases due to the impact of the Delta variant. Marsh says the Delta variant has caused this large spike as it can spread very quickly and that this strain of the virus is over 1,000 more spreadable than with the initial COVID-19 outbreak. West Virginia has broken two COVID-19 records within the last week. According to state he...
The fight for miners’ rights on this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
September 06, 2021 18:12 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBRich Trumka and the 100th anniversary of Battle of Blair Mountain In Segment 1, Cecil Roberts, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) President, discusses the passing of Rich Trumka, former President of the AFL-CIO. An outspoken advocate for social and economic justice, Trumka was the nation’s most straightforward voice on the critical need to ensure that all workers have a good job and the power to determine their wages and working conditions. Roberts also talks about the 100th anniver...
Judge nomination and new legislative podcast on this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
August 30, 2021 21:59 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn Segment 1, Recently retired Judge Will Thompson from Boone County discusses his nomination for US Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. While he cannot disclose anything about the confirmation process, he shares stories from his years on the bench and talks about being one of the pioneers of drug courts and expungements. In Segment 2, Mark Curtis and recently-retired Judge Will Thompson from Boone County talk about Chelsea Carter, who was addicted to drugs as a teenager. S...
Addiction recovery, power plant restoration and a story about escaping Cuba on this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
August 16, 2021 17:15 - 21 minutes - 20 MBA new recovery center to help with opioid addiction In Segment 1, Rep. Carol Miller, Congresswoman from WV’s 3rd District, discusses West Virginia’s opioid problem. Earlier this week, Miller toured the New Lotus Recovery Facility in Boone County. She says there may be more clinics to open in West Virginia. “Recovery is such an important part of getting over addiction, period,” said Miller. “Because you have rehab and recovery. The tough physical part of rehab, then you have to go into the ...
Shawnee Sports Complex, COVID-19, Paid Family Leave, and WV State Fair on this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
August 09, 2021 16:48 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThe Shawnee Sports Complex estimated to bring more than $100M after first 4 years In Segment 1, Ben Salango (D), Kanawha County Commissioner, discusses his contributions around the county, including his involvement in the Shawnee Sports Complex. Salango says the sports complex will bring in more than $100 million in its first four years — money he says is going back to employees, businesses and workers throughout the valley, not just the county. Salango has also announced his candidacy for...